For fans of craft beer, Founders Brewing Co. is quite a popular choice. Known for a unique range of brews and blends, today Founders Brewing Co. returns with some exciting news for beer fans around the country. Founders Brewing Co. announced recently that they would release Backwoods Bastard and Dankwood as the second and third installments of the Barrel-Aged Series.

The first release in the series was Kentucky Breakfast Stout, which is out now. Brewmaster Jeremy Kosmicki spoke about the two upcoming releases. He stated: “Backwoods Bastard and Dankwood show the spectrum of our barrel-aged program,” adding “We started experimenting with barrel-aging over a decade ago and keep adding more to keep up with demand. Backwoods Bastard has earned its rightful spot as the only year-round in the line-up, while Dankwood is an example of the extreme creative demands we place on ourselves to keep this all going. Where many stick only with one or two styles of beer, we always pursue experimentation and give into our curiosity.”

Backwoods Bastard was created in 2005 following Founders’ first trials to age Dirty Bastard, a Scotch ale, in bourbon barrels. After more than a decade of perfecting barrel-aged beers like KBS, Backwoods Bastard has a big fan base and will be the first of the Barrel-Aged Series beers to be available on a year-round basis. Dankwood is Founders’ imperial red IPA, reDANKulous, aged in oak bourbon barrels, with notes of rich caramel that highlight the strong malt character and all the complexity that comes from bourbon barrels. This blend is dank, sticky and slightly sweet. Do yourself a favor and look for these new blends now at your local retailer and stay tuned for more from Founders Brewing Co. right now.